"The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers & cities; but to know someone who thinks & feels with us, & who, though distant, is close to us in spirit, this makes the earth for us an inhabited garden."
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About Christian Morgenstern
Christian Morgenstern was a German author and poet known for his whimsical and humorous poetry. He was born on May 6, 1871, in Munich, Germany. Morgenstern's works often explored philosophical and linguistic themes, and his most famous creation is the poem 'The Gallows Songs.' His writings are characterized by wordplay, satire, and a deep sense of irony.
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